2 bedroom flat for sale
Offers in region of £139,950
Downing Close, Knowle, Solihull B93
Property info
Property features
- Over 58 Year Olds
- Ground Floor
- Secure Intercom Entrance
- Living Room
- Fitted Kitchen
- Two Double Bedrooms
- Bathroom
- No Chain
Property description
* Two double bedrooms * Living room * Fitted kitchen and bathroom * Positioned conveniently for Knowle and Dorridge and local amenities
* no chain * EPC Rating E
Floor layout plan
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It is not to scale and is intended to show the approximate relationship of one room to another, with an indication of the main fixtures and fittings.
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Knowle is a delightful village in which to reside retaining much of its High Street charm with old dwellings, yet conveniently placed for access to Solihull (two miles), Birmingham (ten miles) and Stratford upon Avon (fifteen miles). Knowle village contains an excellent selection of local shops, good schooling facilities at both junior and secondary level (Arden School) and bus services are available locally. Dorridge Station (1½ miles) provides commuter train services to Birmingham. In addition, the N.E.C., Birmingham International Airport and Railway Station are within an approximate 15 minute drive, whilst the M42 provides fast links to the M1, M5, M6 and M40 motorways (mileages approximate).
* Two bedroom ground floor retirement apartment
* Highly popular development, convenient for both Dorridge and Knowle villages
* Secure communal intercom entrance
* Private reception hall
* Living room
* Fitted kitchen
* Master bedroom
* Further double bedroom/ reception room
* Bathroom
* Built-in storage
* Emergency pull-cord system
* Use of communal facilities and superbly maintained communal gardens
The property is approached via a secure communal intercom entrance with a communal hallway which leads to Apartment 6.
Private reception hall
Having ceiling coving, ceiling light points, emergency pull-cord system, double built-in storage cupboard, wall mounted electric night storage heater, doors off to the further accommodation plus an airing cupboard with water tank.
Lounge 3.89m(12'9'') x 3.71m(12'2'')
Having a double glazed bay window overlooking the communal gardens, ceiling coving, dado rail, fitted fireplace with polished stone back and hearth plus decorative mantel surround, wall light points plus ceiling light point, french doors which lead through to the kitchen and further french doors that lead through to bedroom two/dining room, wall mounted electric night storage heater and an emergency pull-cord system.
Kitchen 2.77m(9'1'') max. X 2.46m(8'1'') max.
Having a one and a quarter sink and drainer set into a roll-top worksurface over base units and drawer units with an integrated Neff oven and microwave, Indesit four ring hob, complementary extractor fan over, wall mounted units, tiling to splash prone areas, downlights, ceiling extractor fan, washing machine and a separate integrated fridge and freezer, underlighters, ceiling coving and ceiling light point.
Bedroom two/dining room 2.90m(9'6'') x 2.74m(9'0'')
Having a double glazed window, wall mounted electric night storage heater, emergency pull-cord system, ceiling coving, ceiling light point and dado rail.
Bedroom one 2.82m(9'3'') x 3.89m(12'9'')
Having a double glazed window, full width fitted wardrobes, ceiling coving, ceiling light point and fan plus an emergency pull-cord system.
Bathroom
Featuring a WC, pedestal wash basin, bath with Triton shower fitment over, tiling to splash prone areas, wall light and shaver point, ceiling coving, extractor fan, ceiling light point, wall mounted electric heater and emergency pull-cord system.
Outside
There are delightful communal gardens and resident and visitor parking.
General information
Subjective comments in these details imply the opinion of the selling Agent at the time these details were prepared. Naturally, the opinions of purchasers may differ.
Money Laundering: We have in place procedures and controls which are designed to forestall and prevent Money Laundering. If we suspect that a supplier, customer/client, or employee is committing a Money Laundering offence as defined by the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, we will in accordance with our legal responsibilities disclose the suspicion to the National Criminal Intelligence Service.
Agents Note: We have not tested any of the electrical, central heating or sanitaryware appliances. Purchasers should make their own investigations as to the workings of the relevant items. All room measurements and mileages quoted in these sales particulars are approximate.
Fixtures and Fittings: All those items mentioned in these particulars by way of fixtures and fittings are included in the sale price. Others, if any, are excluded.
Tenure: The property is Leasehold with vacant possession upon completion of the purchase.
Service Charge: Approximately £149 per month - full service charge breakdown information on file to view or copy.
Services: All mains services are connected to the property.
Local Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council.
Postal Address: The correct postal address of the property is understood to be Apartment 6, The Cedars, 21 Downing Close, Knowle, Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0QA.
Land: It is suggested that prior to exchange of contracts, prospective purchasers walk the land and boundaries in order to satisfy themselves as to the exact area of land they are purchasing and also to check all fixtures and fittings either included or excluded in the sale.
Directions: From the John Shepherd Knowle office proceed out along the High Street towards Warwick, passing the church on your left hand side, take a right into Station Road and continue along for some distance. Just before you reach the island and Knowle & Dorridge Cricket Club take a left into Downing Close and an immediate left into the car park for The Cedars.
To complete our quality service, John Shepherd is pleased to offer the following:-
Free Valuation: We would be pleased to carry out a free valuation and market appraisal of your property entirely without obligation. Please contact us to make the appropriate appointment.
John Shepherd Financial Services: Independent Mortgage Advisers. Telephone: Email
John Shepherd Conveyancing: Very competitive fixed price rates agreed with our panel of local, experienced and well respected solicitors. Please contact this office for further details or email
Residential Letting and Management: If you are interested in letting out your property or considering renting a property from us, please contact our Lettings Department on .
Professional Survey Department: If this property should not meet your requirements and you decide to purchase a property not marketed by ourselves, we would be delighted to offer our professional services to you should you require an independent survey on the property you intend to purchase. We offer a full range of professional surveys including the RICS Home Buyers' Survey and Valuation Reports, and full Building Surveys. For professional survey and valuation advice therefore, please do not hesitate to contact our Survey Department on .
John Shepherd for themselves and for the Vendors of the property whose Agents they are given notice that these particulars do not constitute any part of a contract or offer are produced in good faith and set out as a general guide only. The Vendor does not make or give, and neither John Shepherd or any person in his employment has an authority to make or give any representation or warranty whatsoever in relation to this property.
For more information about this property, please contact
John Shepherd, B93 on 01564 781214 (local rate)
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Current asking prices in B93
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | - |
£228,712 (4) |
£381,238 (4) |
£579,981 (16) |
£989,660 (15) |
| Flats |
£145,000 (2) |
£248,313 (15) |
£393,738 (4) |
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| All |
£145,000 (2) |
£244,187 (19) |
£387,488 (8) |
£579,981 (16) |
£989,660 (15) |
Current asking rents in B93
| Property type | 1 bed | 2 beds | 3 beds | 4 beds | 5 beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houses | - |
£873 pcm (2) |
- |
£1,794 pcm (1) |
£3,501 pcm (1) |
| Flats |
£550 pcm (1) |
£912 pcm (4) |
- | - | - |
| All |
£550 pcm (1) |
£899 pcm (6) |
- |
£1,794 pcm (1) |
£3,501 pcm (1) |
Fun facts for B93
| Highest value streets | Zed-Index What is the Zed-Index |
|---|---|
| Lady Byron Lane | £1,044,192 |
| Bakers Lane | £884,811 |
| Temple Road | £882,555 |
| Paddock Drive | £874,795 |
| Knowle Wood Road | £874,159 |
| Highest turnover streets | Turnover What is Turnover? |
|---|---|
| Fennis Close | 42.9% |
| Cook Close | 38.9% |
| Ettington Close | 35.7% |
| Thistlewood Grove | 35.5% |
| Blue Lake Road | 35.3% |
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Nearby stations and schools
- Dorridge (0.6 miles)
- Widney Manor (1.7 miles)
- Lapworth (2.8 miles)
- St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles)
- Arden (0.3 miles)
- Dorridge Junior School (0.3 miles)
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